Testarosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Testarosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0 N,11 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.000000
  • Longitude: -11.000000
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TESTAROSA
Type bulk carrier
Flag PH
Length 260.9 m
Width 40.5 m
Draught 16.2
Tonnage 66903
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/86 2.2.87 SANK SOME 180M FROM CAPE ST VINCENT, IN 370000N, 110000W APPROX. (LL 14/15.1.87). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1970 BY MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BERMAN LINES INC. ON PASSAGE MAURITANIA TO ANTWERP. REPORTED THAT NO 1 HOLD WAS HEAVILY FLOODED. LATER SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. CREW OF 30 PRESUMED LOST. (LLOYDS VOL.267 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TESTAROSA wreck located?

The TESTAROSA wreck is located at coordinates 37 0 N,11 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TESTAROSA?

The seabed around the TESTAROSA lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the TESTAROSA sink?

The TESTAROSA sank on Jan 13, 1987.

When was the wreck of the TESTAROSA discovered?

The wreck of the TESTAROSA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the TESTAROSA belong to?

The TESTAROSA belonged to PH.

What cargo was the TESTAROSA carrying?

The TESTAROSA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the TESTAROSA?

The TESTAROSA had a tonnage of 66903 tons.

What type of wreck is the TESTAROSA?

The TESTAROSA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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